Colours and Tastes of Spain, Morocco & Portugal

Please note the following itinerary is subject to change without notice.

Day 1 Arrive Madrid

Elegant Madrid kick-starts your exciting journey across Spain, Morocco and Portugal. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and relax. If you’d prefer to skip the siesta, take to the city’s golden streets for a glimpse of what this football-crazed metropolis has in store. The real fun begins this evening when you meet your Travel Director and fellow travel compañeros, followed by some time to curb your craving for tapas and get to grips with why the Madrileños adore their nightlife.

• Stay: Madrid Marriott Auditorium Hotel & Conference Center (2 nights)

Day 2 Madrid

There is plenty to see in the lively Spanish capital, so we get right to it this morning, joining a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour to view the Cibeles Fountain, the Gran Vía and Paseo de la Castellana. Admire the Royal Palace the spend your afternoon exploring the city further or consider an Optional Experience to the UNESCO-listed city of Segovia. Marvel at the impressive towering arches of the ancient Roman aqueduct and trace the ornate esgrafiado façades that are characteristic of the city’s most important buildings before returning to Madrid.

• Included Meals - Breakfast

Optional Experience:

• Old Madrid with a Taste of Tapas
• Segovia World Heritage Site - It's ancient aqueduct and fairy-tale castle

Day 3 Madrid – Toledo – Granada

Set your sights firmly on Toledo today, embarking on a scenic journey south through the windswept plateau of La Mancha where the fictional Don Quixote and his trusty companion Sancho Panza once roamed. View the enchanting skyline of the ancient hilltop city known as the “City of Three Cultures” – the influences of Christians, Muslims and Jews are reflected in the city’s history, culture and religion. Then, join your Local Specialist who will lead you on a captivating walking tour past the impressive cathedral to an ancient white and golden synagogue. Visit a steel workshop to see first-hand how Toledo’s famous steel-craft has evolved over centuries, then continue to the former Moorish stronghold of Granada. What better way to end the day than by choosing to watch an optional fiery Gypsy performance in Old Granada?

• Stay: Hotel Maciá Condor Granada
• Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

Optional Experience:

• Gypsy night out in old Granada

Day 4 Granada – Costa Del Sol

Lace up your walking shoes and take to Granada’s narrow cobbled streets for an independent exploration of a city whose Arab influences remain in its Moorish architecture, tetería tea houses and even hammams. Delve into its Arab history and culture during an Optional Experience visit to the Albaicín Quarter, the city’s oldest neighborhood and its characteristic cármenes (Moorish houses). On the hilltop overlooking the city is the fortified citadel of the Alhambra – its opulent palaces and gardens the former seat of Granada’s Nasrid emirs. Later, continue south to the sun-kissed Andalusian holiday retreat of Costa Del Sol, the gateway the birthplace of Pablo Picasso. This evening an Optional Experience could see you visit the hill-top village of Mijas for spectacular coastal views followed by a Mediterranean dinner.

• Stay: Hotel Málaga Alameda Centro by Meliá
• Included Meals - Breakfast

Optional Experience:

• Mijas Andalusian Hilltown & Mediterranean Dinner
• Albaicin and the Royal Chapel

Day 5 Costa del Sol – Fes

Take in a scenic coastal drive before boarding the ferry to North Africa. A different world awaits you in Morocco as you travel past the Rif Mountains to Fes. Beautiful sights, distinctive cultures and fascinating traditions await you.

• Stay: Hotel Menzeh Zalagh City Center Fes (2 nights)
• Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6 Fes

Join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour through the cultural and spiritual center of Morocco. In the Fes Medina, marvel at the haggling skills of enterprising vendors during a guided visit through the hidden alleyways and main squares of this ancient marketplace. Visit a carpet weaving cooperative and admire the delicate craftsmanship as you gain an appreciation for the centuries of tradition informing every deliberate handmade knot. Learn about the symbolism behind the handwoven images immortalized in silk and wool. With the rest of your day free, you'll have plenty of time to enjoy Fes on your own terms. You could choose an Optional Experience - Arabian dinner in a traditional riad with music and local entertainment.

• Included Meals - Breakfast

Optional Experience:

• B​halil Revealed
• A​rabian Dinner and Entertainment in a Riad

Day 7 Fes - Marrakesh

Today, travel to the city of Marrakesh, Africa’s most popular year-round sun resort. It was once the favorite holiday spot of Sir Winston Churchill, a haven where he would relax and paint. Engage in the dynamic atmosphere of the famous Jemaa el-Fnaa Square. Perhaps join an evening of authentic Berber cuisine and entertainment.

• S​tay: Hotel Almas Marrakesh (2 nights)
• Included Meals - Breakfast

Optional Experience:

• The Square at Night and Traditional Dinner

Day 8 Marrakesh

Today Marrakesh remains home to some of Morocco's most vibrant souks, enveloped in the city's characteristic red sandstone façades, which you will have an opportunity to explore during your stay. The endless streets of Marrakesh have long enticed curious travelers like you, seeking to uncover its bewitching blend of Arab and Berber influences, so prepare for sensory overload and some hearty haggling. Visit the Bahia Palace during your walking tour with a Local Specialist and see Djemaa el-Fna Square in the Old Quarter with its palm-readers, acrobats and snake charmers. The rest of the day is yours to explore. Don't miss the chance to shop for bargains in the souks and bazaars or perhaps join an Optional Experience visit to a local Berber village.

• Included Meals - Breakfast

Optional Experience:

• Ourika Valley and Berber Village Home Visit

Day 9 Marrakesh - Casablanca - Rabat - Tangier

Today, travel to Casablanca, the setting of Humphrey Bogart’s most indelible moments on screen. Our scenic drive through the city reveals both Arabic and French influences as we admire the elegant Corniche and the impressive Hassan II Mosque, featuring the world's tallest minaret. Continue to the capital city, Rabat, where you see the Mohammed V Mausoleum and Royal Palace. Take in panoramic views of the capital before proceeding to today's final stop, Tangier.

• S​tay: Hotel Chellah Tangier
• Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

Day 10 Tangier – Seville

We return to Spain this morning, crossing the Strait of Gibraltar and heading north to Seville, home of fiery flamenco, scorching Spanish summers and adorning Seville oranges. Spend the evening relaxing in preparation for a day of sightseeing tomorrow, which will reveal why the city has been the favorite winter retreat of Spanish royalty for centuries.

• Stay: Hotel M.A. Sevilla Congresos Seville (2 nights)
• Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

Day 11 Seville

Admire the great monuments, handsome pavilions and lush gardens of Seville when you join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour of the Plaza de España, Maria Luisa Park and Seville’s Old Quarter. View the spectacular Cathedral of Seville, the largest Gothic cathedral in the world and the site of Christopher Columbus’s tomb. Its Giralda bell tower was originally built as a minaret for the Great Mosque of Seville and you’ll get to see it in all its glory, before enjoying the rest of the day on your own. When the sun sets over this golden city, with the aroma of jasmine and orange blossom lingering around every turn, consider a foot-tapping Optional Experience at a flamenco show.

• Included Meals - Breakfast

Optional Experience:

• Spanish cooking lesson at the local market
• Flamenco: Experience the best show in town
• The Moorish Alcazar & Plaza America
• Flamenco, the best show in town with a three-course dinner

Day 12 Seville – Lisbon

Our visit to Spain is short-lived, but it’s not farewell forever, as we head west across the Iberian Peninsula to Portugal. Our journey takes us through the rolling golden and green plains of the Alentejo, Portugal’s bread-basket. Continuing north, we arrive in the seafaring capital of Lisbon to enjoy an evening on your own to unwind after the day’s journey. If you’re tempted to take to its cobblestone streets, join your Travel Director for a poignant Optional Experience in the city’s Bairro Alto district for a traditional meal accompanied with the melancholic sounds of fado.

• Stay: VIP Executive Zurique Hotel Lisbon (2 nights)
• Included Meals - Breakfast

Optional Experience:

• Portuguese Fado evening of music & song with dinner

Day 13 Lisbon

Explore the Age of the Discoveries and Portugal’s role as a global maritime power many centuries ago when you join a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour to Belém on the edge of the Tagus River. See the alabaster-white Belém Tower, the Monument to the Discoveries and the iconic Hieronymite before taking the rest of the day to explore on your own. Hop on one of Lisbon’s signature trams rolling along the city’s cinematic hillsides and you’ll quickly discover leafy squares and countless corner tascas (taverns) for a quick coffee and pasteis de nata (custard tartlet) fix. Perhaps choose an Optional Experience where you will visit Portugal’s Golden Triangle of Cascais, Estoril and Sintra and see some of the country’s most extravagant palaces during your free afternoon. This evening, consider an optional seafood dinner and views of the mighty Tagus for the perfect end to your Lisbon visit.

• Included Meals - Breakfast

Optional Experience:

• Gourmet Dinner, Parliament, Exclusive Estrela and evening orientation
• Seafood Dinner by The Tagus River
• The Golden Triangle: Sintra, Cascais & the Estoril Coast

Day 14 Lisbon – Fátima – Salamanca

We travel to Fátima where three young shepherds are said to have seen an apparition of the Virgin Mary in 1917. You’ll see visiting pilgrims who have come to pray and seek divine guidance as you explore the Basilica Chapel and Sanctuary on your own. Leaving this site of celebrated religious miracles behind, you’ll continue your journey across the border to Spain and arrive in Salamanca later. Join your Travel Director for a brief orientation of the city, past golden façades and ancient university buildings followed by an evening on your own. Sit back in the city’s 18th-century Plaza Mayor and wait for sunset when the square lights up and its Baroque buildings provide a gleaming backdrop for a drink or two.

• Stay: Hotel Bardo Recoletos Coco Salamanca
• Included Meals - Breakfast

Day 15 Salamanca – Madrid

Your return journey to Madrid includes a scenic drive through the Sierra de Guadarrama Mountains. There’s time for an optional visit to El Escorial Palace and the Valley of the Fallen. Then you’ll have the rest of the day to get your final fix of Madrid, whatever form that may take – retail therapy, artistic flair in the Prado Museum or decompressing in the leafy midst of El Retiro Park. What better way to end your epic adventure through Spain, Morocco and Portugal than with a final dinner with your new friends to toast shared memories and your next holiday? Salud!

• Stay: Madrid Marriott Auditorium Hotel & Conference Center
• Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

Optional Experience:

• Discover "El Escorial" Palace/Monastery & the 'Valley of the Fallen'

Day 16 Depart Madrid

Fill your heart with memories of your epic journey filled with color, culture and the generous spirit of the locals, as the curtain closes on a mesmerizing journey through Spain, Morocco and Portugal. Bid your Travel Director and newfound friends a fond farewell.

• Included Meals - Breakfast

All Optional experiences for this trip are bookable with the Travel Director when you travel.

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Pay In Full By 19 April2024 to get this price

Multiple departure between April 2024 and October 2025, Below pricing is based on 17 August 2024 departure.

Twin share from $3,938 per person / from $4,848 for sole use

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15 nights accommodation includes:

• Madrid Marriott Auditorium Hotel & Conference Center (2 nights)
• Hotel Maciá Condor Granada
• Hotel Málaga Alameda Centro by Meliá
• Hotel Menzeh Zalagh City Center Fes (2 nights)
• Hotel Almas Marrakesh(2 nights)
• Hotel Chellah Tangier
• Hotel M.A. Sevilla Congresos Seville ( 2 nights)
• VIP Executive Zurique Hotel Lisbon (2 nights)
• Hotel Bardo Recoletos Coco Salamanca

Will I need a passport/visa?
Passports are needed when travelling outside of your home country. Your passport should be valid for at least six months beyond the conclusion of your trip. You are responsible for obtaining all necessary visas prior to the departure of your guided holiday. Depending on your nationality, you may need visas to enter certain countries included on your trip. Please note that obtaining visas can take up to six weeks prior to your departure. It is strongly advised that you consult your Travel Agent and the local Consulate or Embassy of the country you are visiting well in advance to determine which visas they require and how to obtain them.

Authentic COVID-19 vaccination certificate (electronic or paper showing date and time of vaccination(s)) with final or booster dose given at least 15 days before departing is required for this trip.